Cheddar Bacon and Green Onion Muffins

INGREDIENTS

7 slices bacon

1 cup old cheddar cheese, grated (grate about 2-3 tablespoons extra cheese on a fine grater to use for topping)

3 cups flour

2 tablespoons sugar

1 tablespoon baking powder (slightly heaping)

2 teaspoons pepper

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup milk or 1 cup half-and-half cream

1⁄2 cup vegetable oil

1⁄2 cup green onion, finely chopped

1⁄2 cup sour cream

2 eggs

DIRECTIONS

Set oven to 375 degrees.

Set oven rack to second-lowest position.

Grease 12 muffins tins or line with pappers.

Cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp; drain and let cool, then crumble into small pieces (this can be done well in advance or even a day ahead).

In a small bowl combine 2-3 tablespoons crumbled bacon and about 2-3 tablespoons cheddar cheese; set aside.

In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and pepper.

Stir in the remaining cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon; mix to combine.

Whisk together, milk, oil, sour cream and eggs, then add/mix in green onions.

Pour over the dry ingredients; stir JUST until moistened.

Spoon into prepared muffin tins.

Sprinkle with reserved bacon/cheese mixture on top of the batter.

Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until golden.

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